Isn\u2019t it funny how a whiff of a smell brings you back to a place instantly? You remember every detail from a space you thought was a distant memory. It turns out that our olfactory senses are actually far more effective at generating accurate and detailed memories than even a visual sense. So, it\u2019s no wonder we\u2019re highly sensitive to the kind of scent profile we create in our own homes. It\u2019s important to us that our nests evoke the kind of emotions and impressions we\u2019re trying to create, just as much as the color we paint on our walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you think it\u2019s impossible to lasso a scent and make it our own, think again! Read on for a few great ideas on how you up the ante and make what your house smells like, speak for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the most obvious trick of the trade: Invest in high-quality candles that speak to your personality. Would you rather be in the garden? Look for green scents that feature lavender, mosses, green tea or other fresh fragrances. Known as a rustic person? Patchouli, ember, citrus and spice are all warm and earthy scent profiles. Have a light and breezy demeanor? You might try some ocean scents like coconut mixed with a light balsam and citrus blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you decide to burn a candle in your house, do consider what they\u2019re made of first. Otherwise, you might introduce toxic particles along with that favorite scent into your home. Do your research, but some of the best options are soy, bees, and coconut wax-based candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to really take on the scent of your home, you\u2019ll need to do more than add the scent you want. You need to also remove the scents you don\u2019t. This is where an air filtration system that\u00a0uses a carbon filter<\/a>\u00a0comes in, like the\u00a0Honeywell Designer HEPA Tower for Medium\/Large Rooms.<\/a>\u00a0Selecting an air purifier with a carbon filter is key here, as the activated carbon helps reduce household odors like those from pets, cooking, and smoke. Honeywell Air Purifiers are compact and quiet, helping to capture up to 99.97% of the following microscopic airborne allergens and particles 0.3 microns or larger from the air that passes through the filter: dust, dust mite debris, smoke pet dander and pollen. The Designer Series also comes with an essential oil tray, allowing you to both remove the odors and introduce your own personal fragrances. Bonus: this air filtration system also comes with an automatic cleaning mode, determining the right level of clean you might need. It does the thinking, so you don\u2019t have to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The less desirable smells in your home tend to linger where you don\u2019t see them: in textiles. The fibers on your favorite pillow can often create a home for the bacon you cooked last week. But before you decide to overhaul the pile height of your carpet and the number of blankets on your couch, start a habit of cleaning one overlooked fabric a month. Clean the carpet in your living room one month, and then toss blankets and pillow covers in the wash the next. Beautiful sunny day in the summer? Hang your curtains out on a clothesline to air out. You\u2019ll be amazed at how alive your space becomes with an easy cleaning schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next time you worry guests might leave with a bad scent memory of your home, rest assured: you have nothing to fear! With the right fragrance profile, a small but mighty air filtration system like the Honeywell HEPA Tower<\/a>, and some simple cleaning steps, you can be confident your home\u2019s scent is saying all the right things about you.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Isn\u2019t it funny how a whiff of a smell brings you back to a place instantly? You remember every detail from a space you thought was a distant memory. It turns out that our olfactory senses are actually far more effective at generating accurate and detailed memories than even a visual sense. So, it\u2019s no […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":14421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n Isn\u2019t it funny how a whiff of a smell brings you back to a place instantly? You remember every detail from a space you thought was a distant memory. It turns out that our olfactory senses are actually far more effective at generating accurate and detailed memories than even a visual sense. So, it\u2019s no wonder we\u2019re highly sensitive to the kind of scent profile we create in our own homes. It\u2019s important to us that our nests evoke the kind of emotions and impressions we\u2019re trying to create, just as much as the color we paint on our walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think it\u2019s impossible to lasso a scent and make it our own, think again! Read on for a few great ideas on how you up the ante and make what your house smells like, speak for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most obvious trick of the trade: Invest in high-quality candles that speak to your personality. Would you rather be in the garden? Look for green scents that feature lavender, mosses, green tea or other fresh fragrances. Known as a rustic person? Patchouli, ember, citrus and spice are all warm and earthy scent profiles. Have a light and breezy demeanor? You might try some ocean scents like coconut mixed with a light balsam and citrus blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you decide to burn a candle in your house, do consider what they\u2019re made of first. Otherwise, you might introduce toxic particles along with that favorite scent into your home. Do your research, but some of the best options are soy, bees, and coconut wax-based candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to really take on the scent of your home, you\u2019ll need to do more than add the scent you want. You need to also remove the scents you don\u2019t. This is where an air filtration system that\u00a0uses a carbon filter<\/a>\u00a0comes in, like the\u00a0Honeywell Designer HEPA Tower for Medium\/Large Rooms.<\/a>\u00a0Selecting an air purifier with a carbon filter is key here, as the activated carbon helps reduce household odors like those from pets, cooking, and smoke. Honeywell Air Purifiers are compact and quiet, helping to capture up to 99.97% of the following microscopic airborne allergens and particles 0.3 microns or larger from the air that passes through the filter: dust, dust mite debris, smoke pet dander and pollen. The Designer Series also comes with an essential oil tray, allowing you to both remove the odors and introduce your own personal fragrances. Bonus: this air filtration system also comes with an automatic cleaning mode, determining the right level of clean you might need. It does the thinking, so you don\u2019t have to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The less desirable smells in your home tend to linger where you don\u2019t see them: in textiles. The fibers on your favorite pillow can often create a home for the bacon you cooked last week. But before you decide to overhaul the pile height of your carpet and the number of blankets on your couch, start a habit of cleaning one overlooked fabric a month. Clean the carpet in your living room one month, and then toss blankets and pillow covers in the wash the next. Beautiful sunny day in the summer? Hang your curtains out on a clothesline to air out. You\u2019ll be amazed at how alive your space becomes with an easy cleaning schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWash (All) Your Textiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Light Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clean Your Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wash (All) Your Textiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n